The above text is taken from the unauthenticated notes later recorded by one of those present when the sichah was heard by a gathering of Anash on 10 Adar (at the conclusion of the Shloshim), 5710 [1950].

After turning to the Rebbe for guidance in every conceivable situation for over forty years, when a Chassid feels the void of not being able to see his Rebbe, he instinctively turns to the words of the Rebbe at a similar time. Proceeding Together contains the earliest talks and letters of the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, soon after the passing of his father-in-law and predecessor, the Sixth Rebbe in 1950.

Sichos in English has published hundreds of volumes of Chassidic books on Chassidism and its way of life. They can be reached by writing Sichos In English 788 Eastern Parkway Brooklyn, NY 11213 or calling 718.778.5436.